The following terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the
meaning indicated:
Cellular technology that delivers faster speeds and low latency
broadband services (smaller delay times), and which requires more
infrastructure than its predecessors. 5G wireless technology is meant
to deliver higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds, ultra-low latency,
more reliability, massive network capacity, increased availability,
and a more uniform user experience to more users.
Any equipment associated with the installation of a small
wireless facility, including but not limited to cabling, generators,
air-conditioning units, electrical panels, equipment shelters, equipment
cabinets, equipment buildings, pedestals, meters, vaults, splice boxes,
and surface location markers.
The Town Planner, Towner Engineer, and Zoning Officer.
The cost of processing an application for a right-of-way
permit, including, but not limited to, all professional fees, such
as engineer and attorney costs to the Town.
A small, box-like, or rectangular container used to house
telecommunications equipment (networking devices, small servers, power
suppliers or transformers, switches, and controls, etc.) within the
municipal right-of-way.
The use of a common wireless telecommunications tower or
a common structure by two or more wireless license holders or unlicensed
holders nevertheless regulated by the Federal Communications Commission
or by one wireless license holder for more than one type of communications
technology and/or placement of a wireless telecommunications tower
on a structure owned or operated by a utility or other public entity.
The part of the electric system, after the transmission system,
that is dedicated to delivering electric energy to an end user.
A pole that is in lawful existence within the municipal right-of-way.
The Federal Communications Commission or its duly appointed
successor agency.
A cabinet that is not attached to an existing pole and is
touching the ground.
A guyed or self-supported pole or monopole of a height greater
than 50 feet that supports or is capable of supporting antennas or
associated telecommunications equipment.
The surface of, and the space above or below, any public
street, road, lane, path, public way or place, sidewalk, alley, boulevard,
parkway, drive, and the like, held by the Town as an easement or in
fee simple ownership. This term also includes any other area that
is determined by the Town to be a right-of-way in which the Town may
allow the installation of poles, cabinets, and antennas, as well as
rights-of-way held by the County of Union where the Town's approval
is required for the use of same pursuant to N.J.S.A. 27:16-6.
A long, slender, rounded support structure constructed of
wood or metal located in the municipal right-of-way upon which electrical
and/or telecommunications equipment may be mounted for the purpose
of providing utility services or personal wireless services as defined
by federal law. "Pole" does not include a Town-owned pole with one
or more streetlights and related equipment mounted on it that is solely
operated by the Town. A pole or wireless pole shall be deemed to include
any wires or cable connected thereto and any replacements therefor
which are similar in construction and use.
A device that is attached to a pole and used to transmit
radio or microwave signals and shall include, but not be limited to,
directional antennas, microwave dishes, satellite dishes, omnidirectional
antennas, wireless access points, small cell equipment and transmission
media such as femtocells, picocells, microcells, and outside distributed
antenna systems. This definition does not apply to broadcast antennas,
antennas designed for amateur radio use, or satellite dishes designed
for residential or household purposes.
Any type of cabinet, container, or enclosure that is proposed
to be placed on an existing pole or proposed pole.
A pole that is proposed to be placed in the municipal right-of-way.
Proposed poles may be either new poles, that is, such poles did not
previously exist in that location; or replacement poles, that is,
poles that are replacing existing poles in that same location.
An agreement that sets forth the terms and conditions for
use of the municipal right-of-way and includes, but is not limited
to, municipal franchise agreements.
An approval granted pursuant to this chapter setting forth
the applicant's compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
Any single location at which a small wireless facility, or
any portion of a small wireless facility (including but not limited
to pole-mounted antenna, pole-mounted cabinet, cabinet, or ground-level
cabinet), is to be erected.
Wireless facilities and transmission media, including femtocells,
picocells, and/or outside distributed antenna systems (ODAS) attached,
mounted, or installed on an existing pole or wireless pole in the
public rights-of-way and used to provide personal communications services.
Any structure or device used for the purpose of providing,
supporting, enabling, or otherwise facilitating telecommunications,
including but not limited to small cell equipment and wireless poles,
as defined herein. Small cells are low-powered, cellular radio access
nodes that operate in licensed and unlicensed spectrum and have a
range of 10 meters to 200 meters.
Existing poles within the same right-of-way which are located
within 500 feet of a proposed pole.
The governing body of the Town of Westfield.
The P-1, P-2, O-1, O-2, O-3, CBD, GB-1, GB-2, GB-3, and C
Zones as designated in § 11.01 of the of the Town of Westfield
Land Use Law.
The RS-40, RS-24, 4S-16, RS-12, RS-10, RS-8, RS-6, RM-12,
RM-8, RM-6, RM-6D, RA-1, RA-2, RA-3, RA-4M RA-5A, RA-5B, RA-5C, NA-AH,
NS-AMFH, and WBS-AMFH Zones as designated in § 11.01 of
the of the Town of Westfield Land Use Law.
Companies subject to regulation by the New Jersey Board of
Public Utilities under Title 48 of the Revised Statutes.
A pole or tower owned by any utility company that is primarily
used to support wires or cables necessary to the provision of electrical
or other utility services regulated by the New Jersey Board of Public
Utilities.
Electric, wired telephone, fiber optic service, or wired
cable TV service. Telecommunications services are typically carried
over media such as twisted pair, copper wire, coaxial cable, or fiber
strands. Power distribution is typically carried over copper wiring
ranging in gauge from 16 to 10 or larger.
